SR1281 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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SENATE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate are saddened to learn of the death of Emma M. Foy of McHenry, who passed away on December 30, 2017; and

WHEREAS, Emma Foy was born to Oscar and Marie (Groglott) Heinrichs on June 18, 1917; she married Robert Foy at St. Edith Church in Chicago on June 17, 1939; and

WHEREAS, Emma Foy was an active member of the Holy Apostle Catholic Church; she prayed the Rosary every day; she served as the past President of the Women's Club; and

WHEREAS, Emma Foy was an avid bridge player and participated in multiple clubs; she was a competitive Scrabble player; she was an excellent cook and baker, a wonderful seamstress, and she had the most beautiful garden, especially her roses; she enjoyed reading and watching the Chicago Cubs; and

WHEREAS, Emma Foy was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert; her daughter, Sandra Binsack; and her siblings, Theresa Wall, Edward Heinrichs, and Carl Heinrichs; and

WHEREAS, Emma Foy is survived by her children, Sharon (Paul) Crouch, Tom (Stephanie) Foy, Edward (Maureen) Foy, Cynthia (Gerald) Monroe, and Robert Boy; her 18 grandchildren; and her 24 great-grandchildren; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we mourn the passing of Emma M. Foy and extend our sincere condolences to her family, friends, and all who knew and loved her; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the family of Emma Foy as an expression of our deepest sympathy.